Serving 567 students in grades 8-12, Catalina High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catalina High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Catalina High School's student population of 567 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Catalina High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catalina High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
50%
47%
Black
15%
6%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catalina High School's ranking?
Catalina High School is ranked #1673 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Catalina High School often compared to?
Catalina High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tucson Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Catalina High School?
The graduation rate of Catalina High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Catalina High School?
567 students attend Catalina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Catalina High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catalina High School?
Catalina High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Catalina High School offer ?
Catalina High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Catalina High School part of?
Catalina High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Catalina High School located?
Catalina High School is located in the Palo Verde neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Palo Verde.
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